How to Pick the Perfect Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

Choosing sunglasses starts with the styles you enjoy and a frame that fits comfortably. Your face shape can give you ideas to try, but it is a styling guide rather than a rule.

What face shape do I have?

With your hair away from your face, look at the outline of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw in a mirror. Notice whether your face looks longer than it is wide, whether your jaw is rounded or angular, and which area is widest. Many faces combine features from more than one shape, so use these descriptions as a starting point.

Round faces have a softer outline, square faces have a more angular jaw, and oval faces are longer than they are wide with a gently curved outline. Heart-shaped faces are wider at the forehead and narrower at the chin; diamond-shaped faces are widest around the cheekbones.

When choosing sunglasses for your face shape, try the suggestions below and see which styles you enjoy wearing. Comfort, frame width and a stable bridge fit matter alongside appearance. Our glasses size guide explains how to compare frame measurements.

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1. Round Face
→ Angular Frames

If your face is soft with fuller cheeks and a rounded chin, you’ll want frames that add angles. Square or rectangular sunglasses sharpen your features and balance out the roundness. Think bold lines and structured edges.

Ray-Ban Bill RB2198 129251 • EyeWearThese.com

2. Square Face
→ Round or Oval Frames

Got a strong jawline and broad forehead? Lucky you, your features are striking! To soften them a bit, go for round or oval sunglasses. Curves will contrast beautifully with your angles, creating a stylish balance.

Oliver Peoples OV-5454U Workman Grey • EyeWearThese.com

3. Oval Face
→ Almost Anything Goes

Oval faces are the jackpot of eyewear. With balanced proportions, you can pull off nearly any frame style, from oversized cat-eyes to sleek aviators. Just keep in mind your personality: go bold if you love to stand out, or minimalist if subtle chic is more your vibe.

Ray-Ban Aviator Large Metal RB3025 Polarised 9196G3 • EyeWearThese.com

4. Heart-Shaped Face → Bottom-Heavy Frames

If your forehead is wider and your chin tapers down, heart-shaped faces look amazing in sunglasses that add weight to the bottom. Aviators, round frames, or anything slightly wider at the bottom will even out your features.

Michael Kors MK-3070 Silver • EyeWearThese.com

5. Diamond Face → Cat-Eye or Oval Frames

High cheekbones with a narrow forehead and chin? That’s a diamond shape. Cat-eye frames highlight your cheekbones and bring balance to your face, while oval sunglasses keep things soft and classy.

Miu Miu MU-01VV Black • EyeWearThese.com

The right sunglasses don’t just protect your eyes, they boost your confidence and show off your personality. At Eyewearthese, we’ve got a wide range of frames so you can find the pair that feels like it was made for you